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How a Lack of Supervisors Keeps New Mental Health Workers from Entering the Field

Source
The Texas Tribune
Date
Aug 5, 2024
Summary
Discusses the role that a shortage of mental health preceptors plays in the licensing of current mental health provider students and increasing the workforce. Notes specific impacts on rural areas and students in Texas. Highlights barriers to increasing the preceptor pool including costs and time commitment.
Tagged as
Access · Behavioral health workforce · Leadership · Licensure and certification of health professionals · Texas